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 Table of Contentsii
 DL.2 Menu System
 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
 Graphics Engine Overview
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Defining a Media File Segment
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Invert Black and White, Keep Color
 Global Functions Collage Generator Effect
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 Fixture Motion Functions
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 Content Management Application CMA
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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
 Restoring the System
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 System
Features
Chapter Product Overview
 Content Management Application
Graphics Engine
 Hardware
 Related Products and Optional Accessories
Part Description
 Unpacking the Fixture
Chapter Setup and Configuration
Hardware Setup
 Hardware Components
Connection Ports
 Attaching a Power Cord Cap
Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only
Pan and Tilt Locking
Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark
 Mounting the Fixture
Fog Machine Warning
 Mounting the Fixture Upright
Truss Mounting
 Setting up a Standard DMX Link
Linking DL.2 Fixtures
 Setting up an Ethernet Fixture Link
Linking Configurations
 Powering On the Fixture
 Homing the Fixture
DL.2 Menu Display Panel
 Software Setup
 Verifying and Upgrading Fixture and CMA Software
Major.Minor.Build
 Configuring DL.2 Fixtures
Setup Configuration Using the Menu System
 Setup Configuration Using the CMA
 Viewing Output
DMX Control Setup
Patching the DL.2 Fixture to a Wholehog Console
 Placing Fixture in Road Case
Shutting Down the Fixture
Recommended Shutdown Options
 Bring sides of case together and latch
 Chapter DL.2 Menu System
Menu Panel Components
 LCD Display Adjustment Buttons
LCD Display Power Button
Menu Menu Select LCD Power Display LED
LCD Display Menu Options and Selection
 Navigating the Menu
Tab Select Buttons
 DL.2 Menu Options
DMX
 Main
 Troubleshooting
 DMXControl Screen
Menu Screen Descriptions
DMX Tab
 DMXProtocol Tab
DMXProtocolMotion Screen
DMXProtocol Global Screen
DMXProtocol Obj Screens
 DMXRaw Screen
 Set Tab
SetFixture Screen
 Restoring Factory Defaults
SetProjector Screen
 Projector Menu Default Command
File Screen
 TestSelf Test Screen
Test Tab
TestHome Screen
 Info Tab
InfoHours
InfoVersion Screen
InfoStatus Tab
 Reset Screen
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 Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
DMX Programming Overview
DMX512 Links
Bit vs -bit DMX Parameters
 Determining a DMX Start Channel
Protocol DMX Channel Range Selection Axon DL.2
 DL.2 Protocol Levels
Description Obj
 Axon Protocol Levels
Chan Description Obj 1 Obj 2 Obj
 Lighting Console Tips
Fixture Libraries
Patching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers
DMX Output Displays
 Wholehog III Programming Notes
Play Speed
Mask Strobe
Play Modes Opacity
 Quick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console
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 Chapter Tutorials
Fixture Set-up DL.2 Media Servers
 Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects
Define Graphic Object
Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object
Create Crossfade Cues
 Lesson 2 Working with Multiple Graphic Objects
Apply Transparency Effects
 Lesson 3 Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard
 Define Graphic Object
 Lesson 4 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow
 Adjust this effect with the Modifer parameters
 Lesson 5 Viewpoint
 Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode
Apply a Global Solarize Effect
 Tutorials
 Image Optimizing Controls
Chapter Graphics Engine Overview
Axon Protocol Options
 Graphics Control Hierarchy
 Graphics Engine Function Flow
 Graphics Engine Functions
Making Graphics Effect Choices
Object Graphic Functions
Global Functions
 Chapter Graphic Functions Defining Content
Selecting Content
How Content is Organized
Selecting Content
 Content Selection Parameters
Object
 Media Folder Descriptions
Media Folder Name Content Description
Media Folder
 Media File
 Segment Selection Examples
Defining a Media File Segment
Frame and Out Frame Parameters
 Defining Playback
Playback Mode
Playback Mode Description
 Playback Speed
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, Scale
Rotating a 3-D Object
 Counter-clockwise Clockwise
 Function
Rotation Parameters
Rotation
 Value
 Fast to slow
 Scaling the Object
Scale
 Scale
 Scale
 Changing Object Position
Position
 Object 1 Y Position DMX value =
 Object 1 Z Position DMX value =
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Opacity and Effects
Opacity
 Name Description
Visual Mode
Visual Mode Option Adjustments
 Faux LED
Pan
 Color to B/W
Visual Mode Options
Content Optimization
 Chroma Shift
 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value =
Drop Shadow
 Exposure Control
 Faux LED
 Faux Tile
 Film Roll
Fire Gradient
 Fuzzifier
 Gray maker
 Gray maker
 Invert Black and White, Keep Color
 Negative Art
 Pan and Scan
 Pixelate
 Posterizer
 Push to Red
 Push to Sepia
 Zoom Blur
ShakeNBake
Texture Mixing
 Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode
 RGB, Invert
RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR
RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG
Edge Detect Color
 RGB swap to BGR
RGB swap to RBG
RGB swap to GRB
Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity
 Spherical Mapping Adjustment
Sinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing Content
Synchronization Overview
Fixture Identification
Playback Timing
 Sync Mode
Synchronization Parameters
Sync To
Option
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Chapter Global Functions
Global Intensity
 Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode
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 Effect Mode
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 Shutdown and Reset Options
Global Control
Four-in-One Control Option
Effect Hierarchy
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On-Screen Frame Statistics
DMX Value In-1 Display
 Masking Control
Mask Shape Select and Strobing
Mask Shapes
Strobing Mask Shapes
 Mask Size
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 Mask Edge Fade
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 Image Edge Fade
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 Keystone Correction Parameters
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 Ratio
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 Global Viewpoint Mode
Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates
Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates
Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates
 Viewpoint Position
Viewpoint Position Y
Viewpoint Position Z Zoom
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 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect
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 Panorama Collage Configurations
Computing Collage Specifications
Example
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 Central Panorama Collage Specifications
DL.2
Units
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 Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications
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 Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications
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Configuring the Collage Generator
Adjusting the Collage Array
 DMX Value Action
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 Collage Setup Example
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 Spherical Mapping Setup Guide
Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface
Before You Begin
Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere
 Adjust output positioning on the sphere
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 Spherical Mapping Tips
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Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect
Collages Using Live S-Video Input
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 Chapter Effect Mode Options Descriptions
Object Effect Global Effect
 Effect Mode Color Options
All or Nothing
Background Color
Background Color Cycle
 Chromakey
Chromakey Coarse
Chromakey Fine
Chromakey Medium
 Chromakey , Inverse
Chromakey Coarse, Inverse
Chromakey Fine, Inverse
Chromakey Medium, Inverse
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CMY Add All Pixels
CMY Add Non-black Pixels
 Color Cycle
Color DeConverge
Colorize Gray Scale
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 Color to Alpha
Color to Alpha, Inverted
DotP and Resample
Edge Fade Color
 Glow
Glow Color Cycle
Intensity Key
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 Mask Color
Mask Color and Edge Fade Color
RGB Add, All Pixels
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 RGB Add2, All Pixels
RGB Add to Non-black Pixels
RGB Invert
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 RGB Invert and Swap to BRG
RGB Invert and Swap to GBR
RGB Scale
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 RGB Swap to BGR
RGB Swap to BRG
RGB Swap to GBR
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 RGB Swap to GRB
RGB Swap to RBG
Scan Line
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 Solarize
Solid Color RGB
Solarize
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 Geometric Effect Options
Cartoon Edge
Collage Generator
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 Curved Surface Support
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 DMX Value Surface
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 Downward Vertical Streaks
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 Edge Detect Black and White
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 Edge Detect Color
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Framing
Framing Shutter Emulation
 Modifier
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 Gaussian Blur
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Horizontal Mirror
Image Scale and Rotate
 Magnifying Lens
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Mattes
Modifier 1 Action
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 Picture in Picture
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Pixel Twist
Raindrop
 Sinewave, Circular
Sinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular w/Y-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis Wobbulation
 Sinewave, Horizontal
Sinewave, Vertical
 Slats
Vertical Slats
Horizontal Slats
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 Modifier Parameter Adjustments
Spherical Mapping
Spherical Mapping, Outside
Spherical Mapping, Inside
 TIP
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 Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value =
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Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular
Texture Ripple, Circular
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Texture Ripple, Horizontal
Texture Ripple, Vertical
 Tiling
Transparent Wipes
Modifier 3 Wipe Option
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 Chapter Fixture Motion Functions
Pan and Tilt
Dimmer
Focus
 MSpeed Motor Speed
Control Function Options
Fixture Operations
Control Option Description
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Projector Control
Control Parameter Projector Options
 Using the Internal Projector’s Menu
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 Chapter Live Video Input and Control
Live Video Sources
Internal Camera
Other Video Sources
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Configuring the Video Input Source
Live Video Connection Options
 Sending the Camera Feed to Camera Out
Controlling the Internal Camera Input
Camera Zoom
Camera Focus
 White Balance Mode
Camera Shutter
Orientation
Camera Effects
 Chapter Content Management Application CMA
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Installing the CMA on Your Computer
Launching the CMA
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Launching the CMA on Axon
Auto Discovery
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Management Client Window
Viewing Server Identification Information
 Client Window Content Organization
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 Viewing Server Configuration Data
Preloaded Stock Content
Custom User Content Media Files
3D Object Files
 Viewing Content
Viewing Folders
Viewing Files
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Managing User Content
Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders
 Assigning DMX Values to User Content
Editing User Content DMX Values
Assigning DMX Values Automatically
Valid DMX Values
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Moving User Content Files and Folders
Content Type
 Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive
Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media Server
 Moving Files Between Fixtures
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 Archiving User Content
Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline
Creating a Local Archive
For CMA Running Windows XP
 Creating Content Backup Archive
Deploying a Content Archive
For CMA Running Mac OS
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 Cloning User Content
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 Deleting Content
DMX Summary
Upgrading Software
Verifying Software Versions
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Upgrading the CMA Software
Upgrading Server Software
 Viewing and Editing Server Configuration
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Viewing Fixture Configuration Values
Editing Configuration Values
 Configuration Example
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 Configuration Options
DL.2 Configuration Options
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DMX512 or Art-Net
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 Off
Read only 209
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Axon Configuration Options
Configuration Item
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Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Pan and Tilt Locking
 Cleaning and Replacing Filters
Maintaining the Filtering System
Filter Warnings
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 Cleaning the Base Housing Filter
Replacing the Fixture Filter
Tilt lock
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 Cleaning the Internal Projector Filter
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 Replacing the Lamp
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Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window
Replacing the Fuse
 Replacing Motor Driver Boards
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Fixture Head Driver Board
Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board
 Troubleshooting
Button Shortcut Commands
Status Message Menu Display
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 Button Action
Inactivity Timer
Supported Error/Warning Messages
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System State LEDs
Name Color State Description
 General Troubleshooting Suggestions
Board LED States
 Adjustment Buttons on
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 Frequently Asked Questions
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 Performing the System Restore
Chapter Restoring the System
Hardware Requirements
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 Appendix a DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol
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Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description
Control Function
 Internal Camera Functions DL.2 fixtures only
 Global Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol
Global Effects
 Dec Global Effect
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 Global Effect1
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 Global Effect2
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Global Mask
Mask Select
 Global Image Edge Fade
 Global Keystone Correction
Global Viewpoint
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 Graphic 1 Content Definition
Graphic 1 Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol
 Graphic 1 Synchronization
Graphic 1 Effects
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 Dec Effect Mode
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 Mode 1 overrides tiling on Effect Mode
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 Dec
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 Graphic 1 Rotation
 Graphic 1 Scaling
Graphic 1 Position
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Graphic 2 Content Definition
Graphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual
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Graphic 2 Synchronization
Graphic 2 Effects
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 Graphic 2 Rotation
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Graphic 2 Scaling
Graphic 2 Position
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Graphic 3 Content Definition
Graphic 3 Function Standard Protocol
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Graphic 3 Synchronization
Graphic 3 Effects
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 Graphic 3 Rotation
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Graphic 3 Scaling
Graphic 3 Position
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 Appendix B MSpeed Conversion Table
Time Value
Sec Dec
Sec
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Dec Hex
Hex Sec Dec
 Appendix C Custom User Content
Preparing Custom Content
Encoder Selection
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Managing Custom Content
Creating 3-D Objects
 Appendix D DL.2 Specifications
Mechanical
 Electrical Specifications
Projector Specifications
Camera Module Specification
Environmental Specifications
 Cable and Connector Specifications
Video Connectors
Peripheral/Network Connectors
DMX and RS-485 Projector Link
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 Appendix E Safety Information
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 Appendice E Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité
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 Anhang E Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit
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 Apéndice E Información Importante De Seguridad
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Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza
Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation
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